2015-11-05 Messenger

Meadowlark Hills Messenger
Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community
Nov. 5, 2015
Lonnie puckers up!
Meadowlark Hills CEO wins HOG & Kisses Contest
By Becky
Fitzgerald
Helga, the six
-week old baby
hog, had a lot
to say when
Tracy
Musselman
pulled her from
her cage at
HOGtoberfest
on Oct. 29.
[Above] Kissing candidates applaud Lonnie.
During the
[Right] Lonnie kisses Helga Hog.
finale of the
HOG & Kisses Contest, Helga’s squeals and grunts grew
louder with each candidate I introduced, hogging the spotlight
with her oinking and pretty, pink nose.
I was reminded of a country song called “Shut Up and Kiss
Me”! If Helga could talk, would those have been her words?
Fortunately, Helga’s cuddle with the contest winner came
quickly. Shortly after 6 p.m., I was thrilled to announce to the
anxiously awaiting crowd gathered outside Cox Bros BBQ that
Meadowlark Hills CEO Lonnie Baker was the top vote-getter
in the 2nd annual contest, as his candidacy raised more than
$1000. Lonnie gathered Helga into his arms, and within
seconds, she was quiet and appeared content, seeming to enjoy
his smooches on the top of her long nose.
The contest, featuring four other candidates – Lori Bishop,
Bud Cox, Vern Henricks and Kevin Lull – is a component of
HOGtoberfest. All monies raised from the contest and other
avenues, such as T-shirt and raffle ticket sales, benefit
Meadowlark Hills Foundation’s Good Samaritan Fund. This
fund supports residents in Meadowlark Hills healthcare
households who have exhausted their financial resources.
This year’s event netted more than $4300 for the fund, and
in-kind donations totaled an additional $2500. Improvements
on last year’s numbers were realized in several categories,
including the number of T-shirts sold, the value of the in-kind
donations and the size of the contribution from Cox Bros.
BBQ. Bud and Bobby Cox had pledged to donate 10% of the
day’s proceeds to the fund, and the amount of the donation
grew by $100 this year, meaning HOGtoberfest sales increased
$1000. It’s HOGtastic that so many hungry folks came to the
party!
Two of our prize
winners have
Meadowlark Hills ties.
Sara Snell, Health
Information Management
leader, won the Louisiana
pellet grill package, and
Larry Grabinsky,
husband of Sloan House
LPN Shari Garten, won
the K-State Football
Experience. A Cox Bros.
BBQ patron, Daniel Korp
of Milford, won the
barbecue meal for 10.
Photos by Will Gold
Many share the praise
for the success of this event. I sincerely appreciate those
of you who made a Cox Bros. purchase, voted for one
of the candidates and/or purchased a T-shirt or raffle
tickets. Thank you to the aforementioned kissing
candidates, who raised awareness for the Good
Samaritan Fund as well as dollars, and our event
sponsors: Cox Bros. BBQ, McCullough Development,
Q Country 103.5 and Flint Hills Beverage.
I’d like to acknowledge staff members Sarah
Duggan, Will Gold, Michelle Haub, Magye Loya,
Rhonda Lund, Tracy Musselman, Chris Nelson, and the
Hospitality team. Sarah and Magye helped with event
publicity; Will served as the event photographer;
Michelle and Rhonda greeted Cox Bros. patrons and
sold raffle tickets; Chris Nelson counted the kissers’
votes and returned Helga to her farm after the contest,
and Tracy helped me plan and execute the event as well
as served as “hog wrangler”. The concierges kept track
of Lonnie’s jar at the Hospitality Desk and sold raffle
tickets.
In addition, resident Pam Oehme watched Helga
before she was called to duty. Speaking of Helga, she
was loaned to us from Doug and Clara Ebert Farm of St.
George.
Thanks, again, to the many who ensured that
HOGtoberfest was a successful FOOD, FRIENDS and
FUNdraising event!
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUCEMENTS
Partner’s in Parkinson’s
Submitted by
Don & Bea
Rasmussen
Participants in
the Meadowlark
Hills
Parkinson’s
Program
accompanied
Parkinson’s
Program
[Above left to right] Craig Kohls, Bea & Don
Leader,
Rasmussen, Michelle Haub, Kim & David
Michelle Haub, Stevenson.
to St. Louis to
attend “Partner’s in Parkinson’s” in association with
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
Michelle participated on a panel addressing 600 attendees.
Manhattan area attendees commented that they particularly
appreciated the way in which the seminar addressed
explaining the status of research and living with the disease
in terms that with those with Parkinson’s could understand
and apply. Our local Parkinson’s Program is becoming
widely known and recognized.
Amazing research is being done and they said before the
next 30 years there would be a cure—since it has been
around since the 1700’s, 30 years does not seem that long.
Joke of the Week
I relish the fact that you’ve mustard the
strength to ketchup to me.
What’s the definition of a will?
(It’s a dead giveaway).
Veteran’s Day Parade Transportation
Transportation will be provided to the Veteran’s Day
Parade on Poyntz Wednesday, Nov. 11. The group will
depart from the Village Entrance at 9 a.m. and will return at
the conclusion of the parade. Cost for transportation is $3
for residents and Veterans are free of charge. Please sign up
in the Blue Book located at the Hospitality Desk.
Manhatter’s Luncheon
Manhatters Luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 12, in the KSU Classroom. Hostesses Verta
Riniker and Yvonne Crawford will share with you some
interesting and fun facts about several of our former first
ladies. Please sign up in the Blue Book located at the
Hospitality Desk if you are able to attend. Cost for lunch is
$8. Remember hats are encouraged, but totally optional!
Come and meet some of the great ladies of Meadowlark
Hills!
Beach Museum of Art Discussion
Card Making with Michelle
Join Michelle Lehmer at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the
West Conference Room to create greeting cards for
Thanksgiving!
Join Kim Richards from the Beach Museum of Art at 6:30
p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the KSU Classroom to learn
about Mary Cassatt, American painter and printmaker. All
residents who are interested are invited to participate.
Lunch Specials
Nov. 8 – Nov. 14
Hours: Monday—Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday—Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 pm.
Sunday, Nov. 8– Goulash with Soup or Chips
Monday, Nov. 9– Pesto & Tomato Grilled Cheese with Soup or Chips
Tuesday, Nov. 10– Sloppy Joes with Tomato Soup
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$5.50
$3.75/5.50
$5.50
Wednesday, Nov. 11– Cuban with Soup or Chips
$3.75/$5.50
Thursday, Nov. 12– Loaded Baked Potato Soup with Side Salad
$3.75/$5.50
Friday, Nov. 13– Chicken Fajita Quesadilla with Corn
$3.75/$5.50
Saturday, Nov. 14– Ham Salad with Soup or Chips
$3.75/$5.50
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kansas State Capitol Tours
Shopping Trip
Take advantage of the complimentary
transportation to local shopping centers.
Transportation goes to the following locations:
Walmart and Dillons. The next trip departs at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, from the Village Entrance. Please
sign up in the Blue Book to register for transportation.
Swingin’ Spurs
The Swinging Spurs sustains and advances country twostep and swing dance by providing performances at local,
state and national events. The talented group will be
showcasing their swinging dance moves at Meadowlark
Hills at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the Community Room.
The Osher Institute will be touring the capital, including
the new visitors center, Notable Kansans Hall, the Rotunda
Rooms, the State Library, the Old Supreme Court and much
more. Additionally, the group will stop by the Brown V.
Board of Education National Site. Registration is necessary
at http://www.continuinged.ku.edu/osher/specialevents.php.Transportation will depart from the Village
Entrance at 7:30 a.m. and the group will return
approximately at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. There is a $55
fee that includes transportation, admissions and lunch.
Outdoors Encounters
Submitted by Don Rasmussen
As water temperatures drop in Bayer Pond, fish become
less active and eat less. That is not to say that fishing is over,
only that you will need to use enticing baits or lures and
place them where the fish are (concentrated in deeper
Festival of Trees display at Senior Tea
water).
Ladies, do you like hot tea or coffee? Do you appreciate
When we reach freezing atmospheric temperatures we can
creatively decorated Christmas trees? Are you 55 or older? no longer operate the worm farm. Also, as advised by the
If you answered yes to those three questions, then consider marine biologist we will discontinue feeding the fish in early
attending the inaugural Festival of Trees Senior Tea. This
November and resume in early March.
event, planned for 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at
Continue to fish, using the prepared catfish bait stored in
Houston Street Ballroom, is one of three Festival of Trees
the east shelter or live baits purchased at Derick’s on
events prior to the annual gala. All events are sponsored by Highway 24; just south of the dam, or at the gas station on
the Flint Hills Volunteer Center and support the center's
the SW corner of the Kimball-Tuttle Creek intersection.
programs and volunteer efforts.
Deep running lures may also be successful.
The Celebrate the Season Senior Tea features live holiday Your skills are being tested!! Good luck…
entertainment, sweet treats and your choice of loose leaf tea
or coffee. Plus, you'll be able to view the many holiday
Flint Hills Children Choir Performance
displays and trees that will be auctioned at the gala and vote
The Flint Hills Children Choir will be performing three to
for your favorite. The tree earning the most votes wins a
four songs featuring two different soloists. The twenty-five
People's Choice Award.
member group will be highlighting their songs at 6 p.m.
For several years, Meadowlark Hills staff members have
Monday, Nov. 9, in the Community Room.
designed and decorated a tree for the Festival, and this year's
committee is again hard at work, creating hand-made
FOUNDATION NEWS
ornaments. The Meadowlark Hills tree theme is "In the Key
of Christmas," featuring ornaments that will prompt
In Honor of Those
thoughts of beloved Christmas carols and secular tunes.
Living & Passed
Meadowlark Hills trees won the People's Choice Award
in 2012 and 2013, and a panel of judges named last year's
Oct. 2015
tree Best of Show.
Lincoln Deihl
Cost for this outing is $8 per person, which includes the
Helen Fairbanks
tea ticket and transportation. Becky Fitzgerald, a member of
Gene Hoerman
Meadowlark Hills's tree designing committee, is your
Ralph Miller
hostess/driver. Other committee members are Kristin
Rachel Nuss
Bribiesca, Mary Harness, Magye Loya and Kinzie Jo
Frances
Siegel
Zimmerman.
If you'd like to attend, please register in the Blue Book by
Donations were made to the Good Samaritan Fund, the
5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, so that event tickets may be
Garden & the Wroten House.
purchased. If you have questions, please contact Becky at
323-3843.
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RESIDENT COUNCIL MINUTES
Meeting Date: Oct. 5, 2015
Members Present: Sandra Emley, Don Rasmussen, Orris Kelly, Sharon Smith, Ed Lindly, Ed Skidmore, Loren
Alexander, Polly Ferrell, Janice Parsons, Marilyn Ray, Jean Beatty, Ivan Tompkins and Jo Call
Staff Present: Lonnie Baker, Sarah Duggan and Monte Spiller
Sandra Emley welcomed all meeting attendees.
Updates
1. General Update: Lonnie shared the renovations of Honstead and Sloan Houses are moving forward. The crew is
now working on sunroom area.
As January 1, 2016 approaches the board is working through rate increases. Keeping increases low has been, and
continues to be a priority. Last year Meadowlark Hills had the lowest rate increase in over a decade. Lonnie also
expressed changes are coming that could possibly affect the rates, which includes increase in minimum wage, the
market, commodities and utility cost increase.
In November, Lonnie will miss the IL Resident Council meeting due to attending the LeadingAge National
Conference. While at the conference, Lonnie will work with LeadingAge to look for opportunities of other
revenue producing avenues that will benefit Meadowlark Hills such as off campus services. Lonnie also stated he
will be sharing a slide show with the residents from his bike trip.
2. Gift Committee: Sharon Smith stated the gift committee will be sending out reminders to residents on
Wednesday, October 28, about the Employee Gift. The last date to receive donations is November 11. The
checks will be written and distributed on November 18 by the Service Area Leaders.
3. Board Update: The board met in September and will meet again for a joint board meeting with the Meadowlark
Hills Foundation Board of Directors in November.
Approval of September Minutes:
Motion to approve minutes was moved, and passed.
New Business:
1. Resident Council members reviewed Meadowlark Hills campaign policy as a group and will review with their
floors/neighborhoods.
Additional Discussion Topics:
1. The next policy to be discussed at the council meeting will be the Motorized Personal Mobility Equipment
Procedure.
2. Flu vaccine clinics have not been scheduled yet. Once the vaccine is received, the clinics will be scheduled; dates
and times will be communicated via the Messenger and flyers.
3. A request to have fewer flyers hung on the boards in the elevators and Game Room was requested. It was also
asked that the flyers be displayed in chronological order based on date of occurrence.
Brief Description
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Action to be
Taken
Leader
Status
1.
Flu shots & vaccines
Follow Up
Monte Spiller
Completed
2.
Flyers being hung in by
occurrence
Follow Up
Monte Spiller
Completed
UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Open Enrollment: Compare Part-D Plans KSU Football Watch Party
The Meadowlark Hills Finance team has partnered with
the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging on
Wednesday, Nov. 18, for an opportunity to compare
Medicare Part-D Prescription Drug Plans.
For those who have signed up, please bring with you a
current list of your medications, copies of your Medicare
card and copies of your current Part D insurance card.
Contact Rita Harsch in the Finance office, if you have
questions at (785) 323-3891.
Center on Aging Lecture Series
Join Marla Day for the Center on Aging Lecture Series
at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the KSU Classroom. Marla
will discuss the story of Nelly Don: her American business
set in the heart of the Midwest fashions and the true story
that involved glamour, an affair, kidnapping, the mafia and
the supreme court.
The Vespers service, led by Reverend Michael Schmidt,
will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Community
Room. All are welcome.
Improvisation—Say “YES and…!”
This Osher Class teaches you to think on your feet and
develop your spontaneity in an acting improvisation class.
Join Sally Bailey, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov.
9, at K-State’s West Stadium, Drama Room 117. The third
class will be Monday, Nov. 16, at the same time and
location as the first class. A sign-up sheet is available for
transportation located in the Blue Book. Transportation
will depart from the Village Entrance at 6 p.m.
Technology Class
Tuesday, Nov. 10, KSU tudents will be available from 6
to 7 p.m. in the KSU Classroom to answer any technology
related questions you might have.
DRINK SPECIAL
Meeting Our Legislators
Meet and greet our local legislators and listen to a
forecasting of what is going on this upcoming election year.
Legislators will be at Meadowlark Hills to discuss and
report hot topics, such as education, and answer questions
from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Community
Room.
Meadowlark Hills Parkinson’s
Program Presents:
FIT 2 FIGHT PD
Vespers Services
00
Come and watch the Kansas State Wildcats take on the
Baylor Bears at the Football Watch Party hosted tonight,
Nov. 5, in the West Conference Room. The game will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served.
Nov. 9 to Nov. 14
Carmel Apple Martini
1.5 oz Sour Apple Schnapps
.5 oz Butterscotch Schnapps
.5 oz Cinnamon Schnapps
1.5 oz Cream
$3.75
Non Contact Boxing class for people
with Parkinson’s Disease
Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
Beginning Nov. 4
KSU Classroom
Meadowlark Hills
Fit to Fight PD is a non-contact boxing fitness
class designed to help people with
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) improve their ability
to live a fuller life. Research indicates that
boxing-style exercise can help condition
participants with agility, speed, muscular
endurance, balance, hand-eye coordination,
and overall strength.
Classes will be led by Jeff, Kerry & Michelle, all
of whom completed specialized training with
Kimmie Beneke, Boxer & Personal Trainer.
These free classes are designed for those with
PD & are limited to them and his/her boxing
partner.
To register,
call (785) 323-3899 or e-mail:
[email protected]
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Prairie Star Grand Re-Opening
Monday, November 9, 2015
Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 p.m.
Dinner Menu
$11
Amuse-Bouche
Lump Crab and Wild Mushroom Cheesecake with Green Onion Coulis
Choice of Starter
Garden Salad with Dressing of Choice
Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Butternut Squash Soup
Choice of Entrée
Chicken Breast Oscar
Grilled Swordfish with Beurre Blanc
Roast Tenderloin with Bordelaise Sauce
Choice of Starch
Smoke Gouda Gratin
Steamed Rice
Vegetable
Matchstick Stir Fry Vegetable
Choice of Dessert
Fresh Fruit Napoleon
French Apple Tart with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce
TOWN MEETING MINUTES
Nov. 2, 2015 Meadowlark Hills CEO, and he kissed Helga the Hog.
Lonnie’s jar raised over a thousand dollars. Overall, all
hog kissing participants raised $2,900.
Welcome, Monte Spiller
Monte welcomed the Town Meeting attendees. Two new
residents introduced themselves: Robert and Sue Reeves. Announcements, Monte Spiller
Monte announced upcoming events including: Michael B.
Performance, Pool Tournament, Veterans Parade
Community Relations Update, Sarah Duggan
Sarah informed the Town Meeting attendees that Lonnie is Transportation, Swingin’ Spurs, Prairie Star Winery and
Little Apple Pilot Club.
in Boston, Massachusetts at the LeadingAge Conference
representing Meadowlark Hills as an organization.
Adjourn
The first IL Flu Clinic took place Friday, Oct. 30, with
Submitted by Magye Loya
the first dose of influenza vaccines. It is expected for the
next shipment to come in later this week. This past
ASK SARAH
weekend, Michelle Haub, Parkinson’s Program Leader,
along with a group traveled to St. Louis to attend Michael A new addition to the Sales
J. Fox Foundation event. The event spoke to those living
team!
with Parkinson’s Disease and reported research is close to
Submitted by Sarah Duggan
a cure in the next 30 years.
One of the great things about working at
Kinzie Jo Zimmerman, Sales Leader, had great external
Meadowlark Hills is the opportunity to learn
and internal candidates to fill in the open Sales Specialist
and grow within an industry that has so
position. Kristen Martin, former Social Services Leader,
many facets and options to offer. It’s
accepted the position. She will be transitioning from her
awesome when we are able to support an employee in
former position to Sales Specialist. Annie and her team are
growing in their career right here at home.
in the process of filling in the Social Services Leader
In 2011, Kristen Martin joined the Meadowlark Hills
position.
team as a Household Coordinator in Special Care. From
there, she became the Social Services Leader and in
Support Services Update, Jayme Minton
October 2015, Kristen accepted the Sales Specialist
Jayme reported that Prairie Star renovations have stayed
position.
on schedule and look wonderful. A Grand Re-Opening for
Kristen works with Kinzie Jo Zimmerman, Sales Leader,
Prairie Star Restaurant is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Monday,
to complete sales across the Meadowlark Hills community,
Nov. 9, with a ribbon cutting and dinner to follow. John
including receiving and processing all referrals for
Gasser, Chef, has arranged a beautiful menu for the
transitional care and 24-hour skilled nursing. Kristen
opening. With the renovation, Prairie Star can now seat 20
works with the house teams to coordinate the move-in
extra people. The Manhattan Room will be open for
process for residents and guests. As a sales team member,
regular seating until the end of November when they
Kristen helps individuals and their families make decision
install the glass wall then it will also be available for
regarding their living experience and relationship with
private parties. Prairie Star Restaurant will not be
Meadowlark Hills.
accepting reservations until Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Kristen graduated from Cloud County Community
College in 2009 with an associates of science. In 2011, she
Project Update, Annie Peace
Annie re-introduced Jon Bechtel, Project Manager, to the received her bachelors of science in social work at Kansas
State University. Following college, Kristen was employed
Town Meeting attendees. Jon reported the construction
as a Leasing Agent at McCullough Development in
around campus. Sloan and Honstead Houses are still
undergoing construction but are doing a great job keeping Manhattan, Kan. Kristen is also an Internship Instructor for
Social Work students at Kansas State University.
the area safe and moving construction along. The
Kristen lives in Wakefield, Kan. with her husband, Josh.
construction project for third, fourth and fifth floors is in
the process with lighting and rumble strips. The concrete The couple has two children, Easton and Ellie, and three
dogs, Bella, Keilah and Odie. Her new office will be
patching around campus is close to complete.
located in between my and Kinzie Jo’s offices. We are
excited to have her as a part of the Community Relations
HOGtoberfest, Becky Fitzgerald
team – please stop by and say hi.
The second annual HOGtoberfest was a great hit. Becky
See you next week and thanks for stopping by!
thanked everyone who came out and supported
HOGtoberfest. This years’ winner was Lonnie Baker,
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Nov. 8 - Nov. 14
Includes beverage, starter and dessert.
SAT.
FRIDAY
THURS.
WED.
TUESDAY MONDAY SUNDAY
Monday to Saturday, 10:30 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Will start taking reservations again Tuesday, Nov. 10. A minimum of
one hour notice is required for reservations. The restaurant can accept
up to four reservations per time, depending on party size.
Reservations can be made in person or by calling 323-3820.
Nov. 8 ~ Lunch $10
Dinner $11
Grilled Raspberry Chicken
Wild Rice Cake
Vegetable of the Day
Chili
Cinnamon Rolls
Vegetable of the Day
Nov. 9 ~ Lunch $8 **
Dinner $11
BBQ Ribs
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Supreme Sauce
Roasted Red Potatoes
Green Beans
Grand Re-Opening
Special Menu
Nov. 10 ~ Lunch $7
Dinner $12
(see page six)
(does not include drink, starter or dessert)
Chicken Rigatoni with Tomato Vodka Sauce
Fresh Basil, Roasted Garlic & Prosciutto Ham
Vegetable of the Day
Garlic Toast
Nov. 11 ~ Lunch $8
Dinner $12
Roasted Pork Tenderloins
with Balsamic Cherry Sauce
Salisbury Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Pork Tenderloin Normandy
Carrot Risotto
Vegetable of the Day
Nov. 12 ~ Lunch $8
Dinner $12
Chicken Broccoli Casserole
Ham Loaf
Polenta
Peas & Carrots
Pan Roasted Chicken
with Pineapple-Chili Glaze
Roasted Chili Reds
Vegetable of the Day
Nov. 13 ~ Lunch $8
Dinner $13
Sautéed Trout with Cream Butter
Steamed Brats with Sautéed Peppers & Onions
Fried Potatoes
Corn O'Brien
Shrimp & Mango K-Bobs
with Lime Glaze
Island Rice
Vegetable of the Day
Nov. 14 ~ Lunch $10
Dinner $13
Chicken Salad Melt
Choice of Vegetable
Pot Roast
with Carrots, Onion & Celery
Roasted Red Potatoes
Vegetable of the Day
Fajita Bar
*You may substitute an extra vegetable for the starch on any special for no additional charge.
** Buffet Style (Includes Small Salad Bar, Condiments & Dressings, and the Soup Of The Day)
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Grosh Cinema Movies
Sunday, November 8 - Saturday, November 14
Show Times: 1, 4 and 7 p.m., Monday – Saturday
2 and 6 p.m., Sunday
Sunday, November 8 – State Fair (1945)
Singing, dancing, prize pig contests, carnival rides...even romance. It’s an unforgettable summer
for this family.
Co-Starring: Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews & Dick Haymes
Not Rated; 1 hr. 40 min.
Monday, November 9 – Great Expectations (2012)
Fate—with a little help from a mysterious unnamed benefactor—whisks young orphan Pip from
poverty to a life of unexpected wealth.
Co-Starring: Toby Irvine, Ralph Fiennes & Jason Flemyng
Rated PG-13; 2 hrs. 7 min.
Tuesday, November 10 – The Flat (2011) *Resident Request
When Arnon Goldfinger’s grandmother died at 98, he was charged with cleaning out her Tel Aviv
apartment, where he made a shocking discovery.
Co-Starring: Michael Adler, Yaron Amit & Avrham Barkai
Not Rated; 1 hr. 37 min.
Wednesday, November 11 – Sherlock Holmes: Hound of the Baskervilles (1988)
When Sir Charles Baskerville dies on the moor, rumors abound about a demonic hound, and
Holmes and Watson are called in to investigate the mystery.
Co-Starring: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke & Raymond Adamson
Not Rated; 1 hr. 45 min.
Thursday, November 12 – The Yellow Rose of Texas (1944) *Resident Request
Working undercover as a singer on the titular showboat, an insurance investigator tracks down a
fugitive and the loot he allegedly stole.
Co-Starring: Roy Rogers, Trigger & Dale Evans
Not Rated; 1 hr. 9 min.
Friday, November 13 – The American (2010)
A hit man finds something to live for while on retreat in Italy. Unfortunately, he also finds his next
assignment.
Co-Starring: George Clooney, Paolo Bonacelli & Violante Placido
Rated R for violence, sexual content and nudity; 1 hr. 45 min.
Saturday, November 14 – James and the Giant Peach (1996)
Which would you choose? Despicable aunts or giant talking insects who take you on an
adventure?
Co-Starring: Paul Terry, Joanna Lumley & Pete Postlethwaite
Rated PG; 1 hr. 19 min.
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This Week's Opportunities November 8 - November 14
Sunday • November 8
Breakfast at Verna Belle’s—Omelets with Fruit
10:00 a.m. ~ Church Service, CR
2:00 p.m. ~ Pond Ride, VE
7:00 p.m. ~ Vespers, Rev. Michael Schmidt, CR
Monday • November 9
Trash pick-up day
Breakfast at Verna Belle’s—Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
Dental Hygiene Clinic (By Appointment Only), Miller Spa
8:30 a.m. ~ Dental Hygiene Clinic, MS
9:30 a.m. ~ Pond Ride, VE
9:30 a.m. ~ Seated Strength, CR
10:00 a.m. ~ Meadowlark Mentors, KSU CL
10:20 a.m. ~ Weights 101, CR
11:00 a.m. ~ Sit & Be Fit, CR
11:30 a.m. ~ Meadowlark Valley Luncheon, LR
12:00 p.m. ~ Beginner Tai Chi, CR
12:00 p.m. ~ Yoga, KSU CL
12:00 p.m. ~ 1st Pres. Men’s Luncheon, CON
1:00 p.m. ~ Blood Pressure Clinic, GR
1:15 p.m. ~ Parkinson’s Exercise Class, CR
1:30 p.m. ~ Hearing Aid Doctor, CON
1:30 p.m. ~ Ladies Pool Table Time, BP
2:00 p.m. ~ Pond Ride, VE
2:15 p.m. ~ Parkinson’s Voice Class, KSU CL
3:00 p.m. ~ MLH Singers Practice, CR
4:30 p.m. ~ Prairie Star Restaurant Grand Re-Opening, PS
6:00 p.m. ~ Flint Hills Children’s Choir Performance, CR
6:00 p.m. ~ Depart for Osher Class: Improvisation, VE
7:00 p.m. ~ Community Bingo, CR
Tuesday • November 10
Breakfast at Verna Belle’s—Breakfast Sandwich with Fruit
9:30 a.m. ~ Pond Ride, VE
10:30 a.m. ~ Steady Yourself, CR
11:15 a.m. ~ Chair Yoga, CR
12:00 p.m. ~ Seven Dolors Book Discussion, LR
1:00 p.m. ~ Tai Chi, KSU CL
1:00 p.m. ~ PEO Meeting, CR
2:00 p.m. ~ Pond Ride, VE
2:00 p.m. ~ Card Making with Michelle, CON
3:00 p.m. ~ Coffee Corner, CR
3:30 p.m. ~ Ambassador Committee Meeting, CON
4:00 p.m. ~ Newspaper & Bible, LR
5:30 p.m. ~ 4th Floor Supper, LR
6:00 p.m. ~ Technology Workshop, KSU CL
Wednesday • November 11
Breakfast at Verna Belle’s—Breakfast Burrito with Fruit
9:00 a.m. ~ New Perspectives, LR
9:00 a.m. ~ Building and Grounds Meeting, CON
9:30 a.m. ~ Pond Ride, VE
9:30 a.m. ~ Seated Strength, CR
10:00 a.m. ~ Walmart/Dillons Shopping Trip, VE
10:00 a.m. ~ Worship Service, KSU CL
10:00 a.m. ~ Memory Support Group, CON
10:20 a.m. ~ Weights 101, CR
11:00 a.m. ~ Sit & Be Fit, CR
12:00 p.m. ~ Beginner Tai Chi, CR
12:00 p.m. ~ Yoga, KSU CL
12:00 p.m. ~ 2nd Men’s Club Luncheon, LR
1 to 2 p.m. ~ Fitness Center Office Hour, FC
1:30 p.m. ~ Pitch, GR
2:00 p.m. ~ Pond Ride, VE
3:00 p.m. ~ Fit 2 Fight PD, KSU CL
3:00 p.m. ~ Call Hall Ice Cream, KR
4:00 p.m. ~ Video Worship Service, LR
6:30 p.m. ~ Artist Discussion with Beach Museum, KSU CL
7:00 p.m. ~ LWV Board Meeting, CON
Thursday • November 12
Breakfast at Verna Belle’s—Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
9:00 a.m.~ Messenger Ladies, CON
9:30 a.m. ~ Pond Ride, VE
10:00 a.m. ~ Meadowlark Bible Study, KSU CL
10:00 a.m. ~ Great Decisions, LR
10:30 a.m. ~ Steady Yourself, CR
11:15 a.m. ~ Chair Yoga, CR
12:30 p.m. ~ Manhatters Ladies’ Luncheon, KSU CL
1:00 p.m. ~ Blood Pressure Clinic, GR
2:00 p.m. ~ Pond Ride, VE
3:30 p.m. ~ Dementia Caregiver Support Group, KSU CL
4:00 p.m. ~ Center on Aging Lecture Series, CR
7:00 p.m. ~ IL Bingo, CR
Friday • November 13
Breakfast at Verna Belle’s—Waffle or Pancake
7:30 a.m. ~ Depart for Osher Trip: State Capitol Tour, VE
9:30 a.m. ~ Pond Ride, VE
9:30 a.m. ~ Seated Strength, CR
10:20 a.m. ~ Weights 101, CR
11:00 a.m. ~ Sit & Be Fit, CR
1:00 p.m. ~ Hand & Foot Card Games, GR
1:15 p.m. ~ Parkinson’s Exercise Class, CR
1:15 p.m. ~ Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group, LR
1:30 p.m.~ Brain Booster, GR
2:00 p.m. ~ Pond Ride, VE
7:00 p.m. ~ Resident Program: KSU Swingin’ Spurs, CR
Saturday • November 14
Breakfast at Verna Belle’s—Omelets with Fruit
9:30 a.m. ~ Painting for Fun, KSU CL
9:30 a.m. ~ Pond Ride, VE
2:00 p.m. ~ Pond Ride, VE
Room Abbreviations
BP, Billiards Parlor
CR, Community Room
CON, Conference Room
FC, Fitness Center
GR, Game Room
GC, Grosh Cinema
KR, Kansas Room (Pub)
KSU CL, KSU Classroom
LB, Library
LR, Living Room
MR, Manhattan Room
MS, Miller Spa
PS, Prairie Star Restaurant
TR, Tranquility Room
VE, Village Entrance
WS, Woodshop